Aloha Our Beloved Parish 'Ohana,

In Matthew’s Gospel assigned for this weekend, in an effort to entrap Jesus, the Pharisees ask him if it is lawful to pay taxes to the emperor. Jesus responds by telling them to give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s. Jesus avoids the trap by showing that they/we have a dual citizenship. Our citizenship in this country requires that we pay money for the services and benefits we receive. However, our citizenship in the Kingdom of God requires us to pledge to God our primary commitment and obedience. Why? Because at our baptism we are marked, stamped, as Christ’s own. We may live in the kingdom of this world, but as Christians, we are members of the Kingdom of God. In fact, every time we say the Lord’s prayer we declare ourselves politically to be aligned with God’s Kingdom first above all others. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done.

Like those who came before us, we are living in tempestuous times. Times of great anxiety, fear, uncertainty. However, we can choose how we respond. We can choose to remember that, as children of God, marked/stamped as Christ’s own, we are called to be different by stepping out of our comfort zones in order to give back to God what is God’s in the first place: our time, our talent, and our treasure, remembering that all that we are and all that we have comes from God alone.

It is not easy to live as a Christian in the complexity and ambiguity of today’s world, because we are called not to conform, but to transform.We can do our small part to transform, by honoring Christ Jesus, not only with our lips, but as we live and share God’s Aloha in our daily lives through our love, affection, peace, compassion, with mercy, kindness, unity, and respect.

At Baptism, we were sealed and marked/stamped as Christ’s own forever. May our St.James’`Ohana continue to share the light and love of God’s Aloha wherever we are.

Blessings and love,

Marnie +

Weekend Services, Ministries & Programs

SATURDAY

Beach Mass, Kawaihae

5 PM Holy Eucharist. Our beloved "Service on the Sand." Bring a beach chair or towel and a friend! Ironman is happening this Saturday.

SUNDAY

St. James’ Church, Waimea

7:30 AM Holy Eucharist. A gentle, early morning service, mostly said service, but no less joy-filled!

9:30 AM Holy Eucharist. A joyful gathering of our ‘ohana filled with Christ's aloha, with favorite hymns, keiki Sunday School (Godly Play), and Holy Communion.

St. Columba’s Church, Pa'auilo

9:30 AM Holy Eucharist.

A deeply prayerful and welcoming community, with joy-filled music -- diverse, loving, and gathered for Holy Communion.

Wednesday 

Noon Eucharist/Mass at St. James', Waimea. A gentle, said midweek service.

Monday - Saturday

Morning Prayer Online via Facebook, VIMEO, and YouTube.

This Weekend's Bulletins & Offering:

We are deeply touched by people who ask how they can participate and support our parish's mission and ministries.

We need and welcome your prayers, particularly pray for God's guidance as we discern the calling a keiki & family ministries coordinator.



If some aspect of our ministry positively impacts you, please encourage friends and family explore ways to connect with our parish 'ohana.

We do also rely on the financial support of members and friends. Gifts of any amount are valued and important. Recurring monthly gifts are especially helpful for us, as they grant us stability throughout the year. They are monitored daily by a responsive staff person and can be promptly adjusted at any time according to your wishes.

If you use Venmo, you are welcome to donate via Venmo, our username is @stjameshawaiiisland.

If your bank uses Zelle, you are welcome to donate via your bank app/website.

Living God’s Aloha: Our 2027 Gratitude Campaign

This weekend we launch our 2027 Gratitude Campaign! You'll find a pledge card in every worship bulletin, inviting you

to prayerfully consider your financial commitment to the life and ministry of our parish in the coming year.

Why do we ask people to make a pledge? On a practical level, pledges help us plan responsibly. They give our Vestry

a clearer picture of the financial resources we can expect in 2027, allowing us to prepare a budget, pay our bills, support

our staff, and plan for the ministries God has entrusted to us. In this way, pledging helps us be good stewards of what we

have been given.

But pledging is about much more than balancing a budget. It is about discipleship. Our giving is one way we respond

to the extraordinary generosity of God, who has given us everything, even his own Son, who gave his life for us. We

don't give to earn God's love. We give because we have already received it. Our generosity is an expression of gratitude, an act of faith, and a commitment to helping build God's kingdom and share the Good News of Jesus Christ.

This coming year brings some particular financial realities. With rising costs and fewer grant funds available, our

beloved Community Meal Ministries will need greater support from our parish's operating budget. We are currently

projecting an approximately $80,000 budget shortfall for 2027, with $60,000 of that needed to help sustain our

Community Meal Ministries. These meals are such a vital expression of God's aloha, feeding our neighbors, building

relationships, and evangelism with our hands and hearts.

We share these numbers not to cause alarm, but to be transparent about the needs before us. With new households

joining in supporting what God is doing here, and those who are able prayerfully considering an increase in their

pledges, we are hopeful that together we can close this gap.

Every pledge, whatever its size, matters. As we look toward 2027 and a new chapter in our parish's life, we invite

everyone to prayerfully consider making a pledge. If you've pledged before, mahalo! We hope you'll renew your

commitment. If you've never pledged, perhaps this is the year to begin.

Together, with grateful hearts, we can continue living God's aloha by welcoming one another as Christ, building God’s beloved community, and serving others.

Everyone is asked to return the pledge card to the Parish Office or place in the offering plate by November 14.

Mahalo for your generosity and faithfulness!

Ways to join in worshiping Online

The clergy are happy to bring communion to those who are homebound or who do not feel comfortable coming to an in person service. Simply contact one of the clergy directly or through the parish office.

A surprise tea party for Marnie! 🫖

The Friday Women’s Bible Study celebrated Marnie’s return after time away recovering from surgery with a surprise tea party! It was a joyful gathering filled with gratitude, laughter, and aloha.

Mahalo to Cissy Levins for helping organize the surprise and for faithfully leading the group during Marnie’s absence. Welcome back, Marnie! We’re so glad you’re here.

The Women’s Bible Study meets Fridays at 10 AM at the back of the Spencer Building. New women are always welcome!

From our Youth Pastor, Josh Anthony

Josh's schedule is: 

Tuesdays-  

3 - 7 PM -Junior & Senior High Youth Group Meets at St. James'.

Wednesdays-  

8:30 AM -12 at St James'

Noon - 4 PM, at St Columba's, then back in Waimea til 6:30 PM.

Thursdays-  8:30 AM - 6:30 PM.

Fridays-  3:30 PM with Parish Youth Group Meeting.

Saturday/Sunday - every other week St Columba's or Beach Mass/St James'.

Please reach out to Josh at 808-937-0646 or Youthpastor@stjameshawaii.org if you would like to be of service and join in the fun. Thank you again to those who are already stepping up to benefit the kids of the Pa'auilo community.

From Youth Pastor Josh Anthony

St James' Youth 

Thank you to Tim Bostock and Kahilu theatre for bringing joy to the youth of both Waimea and Pa'auilo. 8 gifted tickets to the Henry Kapono show put the youth and chaperones in the seats where they enjoyed a mix of more than 12 different artists, including several who are part of the Henry Kapono Foundation's emerging artist program. It was a beautiful night of local music and friendship. Thank you again Kahilu Theatre and Tim!

St James' Youth Group will be doing Taco Tuesday this week 3:30-7pm, October 20. As usual we'll start cooking at 3:30 for those who can come early, and have food waiting for anyone who has after school activities. Please come anytime to enjoy the food and fellowship. For those who might be new to our evening dinners please feel free to contact Josh at 808-937-0646 or youthpastor@stjameshawaii.org

St.Columba's Youth

Straight back from fall break the youth at After School Social Hour were blessed with Domino's pizza brought by Sherry Dupaya. Thank you Sherry! You continue to be a shining light for that program. They also had a pickled cucumber salad (thank you Teresita) mac salad and cookies. 

Like many other schools the kids in Pa'auilo have jumped on the rising popularity of that 'Swinging ball on a string game" where the kids try to land the ball on the wooden handle after doing a trick with it along the way(see pictures). 

St James' is offering a free one of those "swing ball games" to the first two youth who can answer the following questions:

1. The official name of the game/toy(starts with a K) 

2. Its origin of creation(where did it come from)

3. Who brought it to the United States first and when?

All 3 questions must be correct to win. The competition is on!!! Send your answers to to Josh at youthpastor@stjameshawaii.org.

Trunk or Treat at St. James’!

Friday, October 30 • 3–4:30 PM

Calling all keiki, families, and parish ʻohana!

Join us for an afternoon of Halloween fun at St. James’! Our annual Trunk or Treat will take place on the front church lawn beside the Parish Office. Construction on the Gathering Place will be pau for the day, so we'll have a quiet, secure space for everyone to enjoy.

We need your help to make it a fun afternoon! Bring your car or truck, some candy to share, and, if you're willing, come in costume! Better yet, decorate your trunk or the back of your truck. The more creative, the better! We'll be spreading the word to our Waimea schools and inviting families from throughout our community.

Visitor parking on the front church grass, in the area normally used by those attending church and visiting our Thrift Store Ministry.

And what does Halloween have to do with our Christian faith?

Halloween comes from All Hallows' Eve, the evening before All Saints' Day on November 1. On All Saints' Day, we remember that we belong to the great communion of saints, all God's people, especially remembering those who have gone before us into the fullness of God's Kingdom.

There's something wonderfully playful about dressing up as ghosts, goblins, and all sorts of scary creatures. We can laugh at the darkness because we know it doesn't have the last word! As we sing in a favorite hymn, “In Him there is no darkness at all.” The light of Christ shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot overcome it.

What a wonderful message to share with our keiki: We need not be afraid, for God's light and love are stronger than anything that frightens us.

So come join the fun, share some aloha, and help us offer a joyful witness to our faith and our community!

A big mahalo to our Youth Pastor, Josh Anthony, for organizing this year's event! Please contact Josh for any help or information: YouthPastor@StJamesHawaii.org

Did you know that volunteering is good for you?

"When you give your time to help others, your brain releases "feel good" chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin. These natural compounds:

• Create feelings of joy and satisfaction.
• Lower stress hormones like cortisol.
• Guard against depression.

There are also significant physical benefits. For example, researchers at The University of Michigan discovered that at people who selflessly donate their time live longer than those who don't."

(https://www.peacehealth.org/healthy-you/discover-powerful-health-benefits-volunteering)

Help out and live longer too! Here are some opportunites:

Help Support Our St. James’ 7:30 and 9:30 AM Coffee Hour

Our St. James’ 9:30 AM Coffee Hour is a wonderful time of fellowship, an opportunity to connect, welcome newcomers, and simply enjoy being together as a community. We need of a few more folks to help support this ministry. There are a couple of easy ways to participate: Bringing a simple food item to share. Helping with set-up or clean-up. Often, we are so thankful to be able to serve leftovers from our Thursday Community Meal, but when those are not available, we rely on the generosity of our parish ‘ohana. If you’d be willing to help in any way, whether occasionally or more regularly, it would be a great blessing and help spread the responsibility more evenly. Connect with Melanie Rufo, Jada Rufo, Terri Greenwell, or Frankie Pang after the service. They will welcome your help with open arms! If you don’t know who they are, our clergy will be glad to make an introduction. Mahalo for helping us continue to build community in this simple and meaningful way.

Godly Play - At least three additional Godly Play volunteers are needed - there will be a training offered soon. If this ministry calls to you, please contact Laura Williams through the church office.

West Campus (formerly Chock Property) - There are still lots of clean up and clearing projects to be done! If you are willing and able, gather a group of friends or family members and take on a clearing, cleaning or painting task. Contact Frankie our Sexton through the office for some ideas about what needs to be done!

Teach the Teens to Cook - help to prepare our young people to live on their own by sharing a favorite simple recipe. Contact Josh our Youth Pastor

St. Columba's After School Social Hour - Volunteers are always welcome! Make a treat, teach a craft, play a game or just hang out - Contact Josh our Youth Pastor

Altar Guild - floral arranging skills, while welcome, are not required. There are many other tasks that are part of the Altar Guild ministry! Contact Terri Greenwell through the church office to find out more about this vital 'behind the scenes' ministry! Perfect for the introverts in the crowd who still feel called to participate.

Waimea Community Meal - Bakers - DESSERTS NEEDED-We can always use more sweets! Please drop off desserts! We welcome cookies cakes, pies, brownies, etc. Please drop off on Thursday. Mahalo!

Volunteer Opportunities!

Thursdays

9 AM-12 PM Chop and Cookie Crew needed

5:30 PM – 7 PM Clean up (dishwashers, trash, putting equipment away)

Pa'auilo Monthly Community Meal - Volunteers needed, especially for clean up. Second Tuesday of the month. Resumed on August 11.

If you are interested or able to help with either meal, or need more info, please contact Sharon at eat@stjameshawaii.org

Up-coming Worship, Events,

and other Good Stuff

October 16 & 17, Saturday and Sunday – Diocesan Convention on O‘ahu.

October 30, Friday, – Trunk or Treat after school at St. James'. More information to come.

October 31 & November 1 – All Saints’ Weekend. Bring pictures of those who have been saints in your life.

November 10, Tuesday – Monthly Community Meal at St. Columba's. 4:30 - 6 PM.

November 14, Saturday, on O‘ahu – Ordination and Installation of Libby Berman as the 6th Bishop of Hawai‘i

November 14, Saturday, No Beach Mass as there is an event at the Canoe Club.

November 21, Saturday – Kawaihae Canoe Club Lū‘au. No Beach Mass.

November 22 – Christ the King Sunday, remembering King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma.

November 26 – Thanksgiving Day

November 26 & 27 – Office closed in observance of Thanksgiving

November 28 & 29 – First Sunday of Advent Weekend

November 30 / December 2 – Advent Program Begins. Mondays at St. Columba’s and Wednesdays at St. James’.

December 5, Saturday – St. James’ Christmas Bazaar & Waimea Christmas Parade

December 20, Sunday – St. James’ Christmas Pageant at the 9:30 AM service.

December 24, Thursday – Christmas Eve Services

December 25, Friday – Christmas Day Service, 9:30 AM at St. James’.

December 27 – Nominations Deadline for Junior Warden, Vestry, and Delegates to Diocesan Convention.

The Community Christmas Bazaar Is Coming Up!

All hands (and smiling faces!) are welcome at St. James' annual Community Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 5, 9am to 1pm. This fundraiser helps feed people and animals through our Community Meal, the Annunciation Food Pantry and the Hawaii Island Humane Society Pet Food Pantry. We will also have booths for several nonprofits to directly raise funds and hot food sales to benefit the St. James' Youth Group. Please see our link for volunteers for setup Dec. 4, the event Dec. 5 and final cleanup on Dec. 6 at Sign up Genius and start thinking about what you could make, bake or donate that reflects your special gifts or interests.

Note: Dec. 5 is also the same day as the Lighted Christmas Parade, when the Community Meal will also be part of the donation-collecting Bucket Brigade.

Questions? Contact deacon in formation Jeanne Cooper via the parish office.

On going . . . come join and/or volunteer to serve

Mondays, Wednesday & Fridays, 9 AM - Noon, Thrift Store Ministry sorting, pricing, & stocking days.

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, 9 AM - 1 PM, Thrift & Book Store Ministries open.

Tuesdays, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM, Parish Ukulele Ministry Practice in St. James' Church. Beginners always welcome. We have an uke you may borrow.

2nd Tuesday of the Month, 4:30 PM - 6 PM, St. Columba's Community Meal. September Meal date has been changed to September 15.

Wednesdays, 7:30 AM Men's Bible Study via ZOOM. CLICK HERE to join.

Wednesdays, 1:15 to 3 PM - St. Columba's Wednesday After School Social Time Refreshments, games, crafts, and fun.

Thursdays, 4:30 PM - 6 PM, St. James' Community Meal.

Fridays, 10 - 11:30 AM Women’s Bible Study in the back of the Spencer Building at St. James'

Thrift Store Hours: 

Open for Donations Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Open for Sales Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 9AM to 1PM.

From Rona Scull

Helping Hands Needed at the Thrift Store!

We are currently looking for a few volunteers who could help us out. Guys or gals with muscle who can carry donations.

We've got tons to sort thru and put out for sale. Lots of seasonal items to sort and price too.

Would love help to organize 3 storage containers that are filled to the doors. But most of all, we need a steady cashier on Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. If you can't commit to the whole day, anything in between would help a lot. Anyone out there who has some time to help on Saturdays to clean and tidy the store after our open hours would also be a God sent blessing.

Thank-you for your consideration! Please come talk to Rona Scull.

We have plenty Halloween costumes at the Thrift Store! Come check them out.

Feeding Bodies, Nourishing Souls, Building Community! ❤️

What a wonderful morning as members of our Community Meals Ministry gathered for a morning retreat at the Kamuela Inn!

It was a time to reflect, share ideas, plan for the future, and enjoy being together with some truly compassionate and dedicated people who help make our Community Meals such a blessing to so many.

A huge mahalo to Tim and Melanie for hosting us and providing such a wonderful setting and delicious food! Our Community Meals are about so much more than the food we serve. They are about building relationships, caring for our neighbors, and living God's aloha, one meal and one person at a time.

Mahalo to all who give so generously of their time, energy, and hearts to these ministries! What a blessing to serve together!

Waimea Community Meal

From Tim Bostock

Alfredo Alfresco!

Huge thanks to tonight’s Meal sponsors Goodfellow Brothers - they jumped in to fill a gap and brought cheery experienced volunteers to serve in the Tent. It was a tasty and well balanced dinner of Chicken Alfredo with broccoli and mushrooms, green salad, bread and Quinoa salad. 

I saw two families opting for vegetarian - heaping plates with the salad only, which they happily finished off. The quinoa came from Costco a while ago and freezes well. Mel doctored it up this week with garbanzo beans, cucumber, fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, olives, garlic mushrooms, feta and secret dressing… very healthy and delicious. 

Rick outdid himself with the pumpkin curry soup too. It’s good to know we produce a full meal for vegetarians if they come to the gathering. We served 284 in the tent tonight and delivered 412 for a total of 696 meals. 

Kahilu Theatre donated tickets to Tomáš Kubinek one-man comedy show at the theatre on Saturday night - part of their new audience development program. Our diners and youth were delighted to take up the offers and so there’s a 20-strong St James youth and Community Meal contingent going to see Miracle Man this weekend. 

The evening started off pretty damp but dried out by the end of service. The tent walls kept us cosy against the blustery winds but the open side allowed flowing air to remind us we’ll be alfresco until the gathering place is fully built. It is exciting to see it grow from the ground. 

Me ke haahaa

🌺 St. Columba Episcopal Church Community Meal — Aloha and Mahalo! 🌺

It was one of our quieter evenings, but we still had a wonderful time volunteering, gathering, and making memories with everyone who joined us.

Sharon did it again! Her delicious chicken curry with carrots, potatoes, and celery was a hit, especially when served with rice and her famous local-style macaroni salad. Using Wilma’s somewhat secret recipe, lovingly called the Basic Dressing, Wilma, Teresita, and I also made a Japanese cucumber pickle for our guests. They were a hit, too! 🥒❤️

We served 156 meals that evening, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who helped make it possible.

A heartfelt mahalo to Greg and Mandy Frantz for sponsoring this community meal. Your generosity helps us continue bringing people together through good food, fellowship, and friendship.

We’d also like to thank Lee and Alex for sharing their musical talents and helping make the evening even more special. 🎶

We extend a very warm welcome back to Rev. Linda and Bob! 💒 After being away for eight months, it was wonderful to have them with us again at our first meal together in almost a year. Their presence made the evening even more special, and we are so happy to have them back!

To all our volunteers, thank you for giving your time, energy, and loving hearts. It is the coming together of our church family and community that makes these meals so meaningful. Every helping hand, every smile, and every shared moment makes a difference.

If you’d like to volunteer, we can always use an extra helping hand! Please contact Sharon at eat@stjameshawaii.org. We would love to have you join us as we continue sharing good food, friendship, and God’s love with our community.

We look forward to seeing you at our next meal on November 10! 

Aloha,

Allison ❤️🌺

From Alex Woodbury, our owner's representative.

Alex was out of town - no update this week.

Steering and Construction Committee Members at the groundbreaking ceremony on May 3.

The Gathering Place Steering Committee Members:

• Tim Bostock, Chair
• Brian Burke, Prayer Leader!
• John Crouch
• Kae Elledge
• Katie Fendel
• Terri Greenwell (Recording Secretary)
• Ian Hersey, Junior Warden
• Gerrit Keator
• Mel Pobre
• Marci Yardley

If you are interested in the future of the West Campus, please take a few minutes to complete the survey HERE. We will use the survey to begin to compile a list of folks who want to participate in the discernment and visioning process that will commence in the fall. Please continue to follow updates here and on the webpage, below.

The grounds continue to need work and anyone who would like to help with such things as weed whacking and helping even out the ground to prepare for planting grass should contact our sexton Frankie Pang through the Church Office.

CLICK HERE for a short history of the Chock Inn Store

CLICK HERE for a drone flyover of the blessing of the Chock Family stewardship plaque.

As we continue to discern as a parish the beautiful ways in which God may be working through us for the West Campus, we are grateful to our friends in recovery. Mahalo to the NA Group, who is so lovingly painting the trim in the old Chock Store building, it is such a beautiful gift of service!

From Melanie Rufo, Vestry Member

Chock Store Renovations & Repairs: Update #2 10/12/2026

1) The back porch leading up to the stream-facing room now has stairs and rails. Daron and Carson have spent the past few weeks removing the rotten wood and sagging boards. Carson replaced it with new floor frames that are primed and moisture resistant. Rails are pictured and handrails were installed along the steps, with the final coat of paint going on Wednesday. Beautiful job, Carson!

2) The beam beneath the women’s bathroom is rotted and unstable. The plan is to remove and replace the beam with something more stable. The floorboards will also be removed and replaced.

3) One of the groups that meets in the Chock Store is very thankful for the newly renovated space. They donated new light fixtures! Aunty Pua spent time cleaning the room to prepare it for painting. Members will give the interior trim a facelift.

Thank you to Carson, Daron and Harry for sharing the details mentioned above. "Pupukahi i holomua", expresses how unity and collective endeavor enable a community to move forward together toward common goals.

Until the next update… - Melanie Rufo, Vestry Member

Anniversaries

Linda Watson & Steve Harvey (10/22)

Birthdays

David Greenwell (10/17)

Rick Fendel (10/18)

Julie Mattson (10/18)

Joey Cordeiro (10/19)

Irene Kubo (10/19)

David Plimier (10/19)

Kaleo Burr (10/20)

The Right Reverend Bob Gillies (10/21)

Everett Pang (10/21)

John Sucke (10/21)

April Johnston (10/22)

Bob Lundgren (10/22)

Felicina Laeda (10/23)

Remembrances

Harry Edmonson (10/17)

Veronica Yadao (10/20)

St. James’, St. Columba’s, and our Beach Mass are growing, joyful, and spirit-filled. God is doing amazing things in and through our parish and we are thankful. We want to share the blessings with which God has graced us. It is both our calling to do so and our humble privilege. If you are searching for a spiritual home, we hope you will come back and give our Parish ‘Ohana a try. Please know you are always welcome in our home.

Click here for a brief overview of becoming a member. Do not hesitate to talk with any one of our clergy. They would love to talk with you about becoming a part of this parish ʻohana.

CLICK HERE for the current approved minutes from the most recent Vestry meeting. CLICK HERE for the current approved Treasurer’s Report.

Next Meeting: at noon on Monday, October 26, in the church.



If there is something that you wish to bring to the vestry's attention, please reach out to our wardens or vestry members. You can reach them via the Parish Office. A reminder that all vestry meetings are open to parishioners to attend.

The Bishop and People of the Episcopal Church in Hawai‘i invite you to join us in celebrating

 the Ordination and Consecration of the Reverend Elizabeth Berman as the Sixth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai‘i.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 10:00AM

The Cathedral of St. Andrew

229 Queen Emma Square

Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813

Click here to RSVP by October 22.

Limited open seating for the service may be available in the Cathedral of St. Andrew, while seating in Tenney Theater and St. Paul's will be available for livestream-viewing. Please note that RSVP is required and all seating is first come, first served. You will not be able to select a seating location if it reaches capacity before you RSVP.

Click here to book a hotel room in our block at the AC Hotel Honolulu (1111 Bishop Street Honolulu, Hawaii).

Deadline to book: October 9, 2026

The booking page should display $224/night - Marriott will waive the $35 destination fee at check-in, bringing the nightly rate down to $189/night

Walking distance from the Cathedral (0.2 miles)

Valet parking available: $55/night

Please reply to this email if you have any trouble booking at the AC Hotel.

Alternatively, a room block is also available at the Executive Centre - the cost of stay (taxes and fees included) is $232.68/night . To book a room with this group rate at the Executive Centre, please call (808) 539-3000 or email res.exc@astonhotels.com and mention "St Andrew's Episcopal Group".

For the most up-to-date information, please visit the Ordination & Consecration website. Churches are welcome to share the information outlined above in their newsletters.

If you have any questions, please reply to this message or email the Bishop Transition Administrative Assistant at acarpenter@episcopalhawaii.org.

Register now for monthly ‘Vote Faithfully’ networking calls

Thursday Nov. 5 - 1:30–2 p.m. ET

REGISTER HERE

On the first Thursday of each month from June through November, The Episcopal Church's Public Policy and Witness team will host a series of “Vote Faithfully” calls to support voter engagement in ways consistent with Episcopal values.

During the calls, hosts will share resources and ideas to help congregations promote voting and civic participation while remaining nonpartisan (avoiding support for specific political parties, candidates, or platforms).

Community



Beginning the Lord's Prayer with the word “our” reminds us that we are not alone in our prayer. “Our” means we pray as part of the community centered around Jesus and his teaching. We pray with Jesus and with each other when we pray the Lord’s Prayer.

Br. Jamie Nelson, SSJE

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Society of Saint John the Evangelist

An Episcopal Monastery in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

"Softly now the light of day fades upon my sight away; Pardon each infirmity, open fault and secret sin. Amen."



~ George Washington Doane

Last Laughs

Our Parish Leadership (Vestry)

PARISH LEADERSHIP The vestry members are your elected and appointed leaders. Use your Parish Directory to reach out to any of them, or contact the Parish Office for their contact information.

Vestry: Hans L’Orange (Sr. Warden); Ian Hersey (Jr. Warden); Michael Thompson (Treasurer), Pat Anderson, Katie Fendel, Terri Greenwell, Donna Brown, Harry Morley, and Melanie Rufo.

Rev. Marnie Keator, Associate Rector

The Rev. Linda Lundgren, Associate Rector for our St. Columba's Congregation.

The Rev. David Stout, Rector

Contact information

Parish Office, Office@StJamesHawaii.org, (808) 885-4923.

Open Monday-Friday 9 AM-3 PM



Clergy:

David, FrDavid@StJamesHawaii.org,

(808) 238-4956

Marnie, RevMarnie@stjameshawaii.org , (808) 333-2247

Linda, RevLinda@stcolumbahawaii.org , (218) 590-5463

Thrift Store Ministry

Below Left - Rona Scull, Coordinator Below Right - Bri Kuahiwinui, Assistant Coordinator

Keiki,Youth, Nā 'Ohana Ministry

Below Joshua Anthony, Junior and Senior Youth Pastor

Community Meal Ministry Staff

Upper center- Sharon Cariaga-Alfonso,

St. James' & St. Columba's Meals & Volunteer Manager.

And St. Columba's Kitchen Manager

Lower center - Mei-Ling (Janice) Thomas,

St. James' Kitchen Manager

Music Ministry

Below left- Rona Lee, Choir Director Below Right- Everett Knowles, Director of Music

Colleen Norris, Bookkeeper

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